Headteacher

Job Advert

Full Time

leadership scale 15 21 (£73,105 £ 83,860)

Responsible to: director of primary education

Main

Location:

St Mary’s RC Primary school, Burnley

Required to commence September 2026

St Mary’s RC Primary School

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and inspirational leader for our ambitious school, which is part of Romero Catholic Academy Trust. We wish to appoint a practising Catholic Headteacher with a strong personal faith and the vision and leadership to build and develop our school.

We can offer you:

• A Board of Directors, and LGB who have high expectations in delivering the strategic direction of the school and are positive and supportive;
• A stable and effective leadership team committed to setting and delivering ambitious goals
• A strong, supportive and dedicated staff team;
• As part of the Trust, support from the Central team;
• Committed students who are eager to learn, in an atmosphere where they all feel valued and respected;
• The opportunity to make a real difference to lives of the pupils and community we serve;
• The opportunity to play a pivotal role in achieving school improvement.

If you feel you have the right skills and attributes we are looking for, then we will be delighted to hear from you. If you would like to arrange a conversation with CEO, Katy Cox, please contact  Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school office on or (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

Full details and application forms are available on the My New Term website via the link

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

• Closing Date:
  Tuesday 10th March 2026 @ 12PM
• Shortlisting Date:
  Friday 13th March 2026
• Interview Date:
  Thursday 19th March 2026

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